Press Releases

New Police Schedule Announced

Jan 9th, 2015

Mayor Rawlings-Blake and Commissioner Batts announce the new police schedule. A new deployment plan will put more officers on the streets and increase community engagement.

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Sinclair Lane Bridge Rehabilitation Complete

Dec 19th, 2014

After nearly three years of construction, Sinclair Lane Bridge to open on Monday.

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Mayor Rawlings-Blake Announces Launch of Budget Live! Website

Dec 17th, 2014

Budget Live! is a new, interactive website designed to encourage Baltimore City residents to participate in the budgeting process.

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Baltimore's Virtual Supermarket Program Expands to Perkins Homes, Wayland Village

Dec 16th, 2014

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announces the expansion of Baltimore City's Virtual Supermarket Program to two additional communities—Perkins Homes and Wayland Village Senior Apartments.

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Mayor Rawlings-Blake and other officials announce the expansion of the Virtual Supermarket Program

Fall 2014 School Attendance Competition Winner Announced

Dec 15th, 2014

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announced Frederick Elementary as the winning school for the Fall 2014 competition of the Mayor's School Attendance Campaign.

Stephanie Rawlings-BlakeGregory ThorntonFrederick ElementaryMayor's School Attendance Campaign

Reflecting on Year One of Baltimore Police Strategic Plan

Dec 8th, 2014

Mayor Rawlings-Blake and Police Commissioner Batts discuss the progress and accomplishments made by the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) one year after the release of the department’s strategic plan.

Stephanie Rawlings-BlakeAnthony BattsCommissionerBaltimore Police Department

Changes to City's Public Markets Leadership

Dec 5th, 2014

Mayor Rawlings-Blake Announces Changes to Boards of Directors and Management Teams for City's Public Markets

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Mayor Appoints Dr. Leana Wen as Baltimore City Health Commissioner

Dec 5th, 2014

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake announces her appointment of Dr. Leana S. Wen as Commissioner of the Baltimore City Health Department, effective January 15, 2015.

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